ATLANTA-LHS Group Inc., an Atlanta-based provider of operations support systems, and Alcatel, a Paris-based network infrastructure supplier, have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue wireless and wireline opportunities in …
NEW YORK-A securities class-action lawsuit was recently filed on behalf of purchasers of the common stock of Lucent Technologies Inc. between Oct. 27, 1999, and Jan. 6, 2000. The lawsuit, …
MADRID, Spain-Six groups submitted bids to the Spanish government for four Universal Mobile Telecommunications System licenses in Spain to be awarded in March. Telefonica Moviles, the country’s largest cellular provider, …
As the United States gears up for the commercial launch of Wireless Application Protocol services, the question of interoperability between WAP vendors has become an increasing concern to carriers looking …
VANCOUVER, British Columbia-While most people bundle together in Canada to stay warm, two companies in Vancouver are bundling to make their services warmer for consumers. Sierra Wireless and Infowave Software …
Dobson Communications Corp. plans today to begin a road show in advance of its initial public offering, which is expected to be priced during the first week of February. Dobson, …
SEATTLE-Cellular Technical Services Company Inc., a provider of real-time information processing and management solutions for the telecommunications industry, announced the formation of Isis Tele-Communications Inc. This majority-owned subsidiary will primarily …
CINCINNATI-Convergys Corp. announced it signed a six-year contract with South America’s largest cellular operator, Telesp Celular S.A., to supply the company’s billing and customer care solutions. Convergys will customize, manage …
WASHINGTON-The Clinton administration, backed by telecom firms and other U.S. businesses, last week said it will launch an aggressive lobbying campaign to win congressional backing this year for China’s membership …
LONDON-British Telecommunications plc and Telenor AS announced they have reached an agreement regarding Ireland’s Esat Telecom and its wireless arm Esat Digifone. BT is acquiring a 49.5-percent stake in Esat …
LAQUINTA, Calif.-Customers continue to flock to wireless communications, with Bell Atlantic Mobile announcing it added 874,000 wireless customers in the fourth quarter, bringing its total to 7.7 million customers. The …
PITTSBURGH-Bell Atlantic Mobile feels good in the Steel City, attributing much if its recent growth in the Pittsburgh area to the company’s recent introduction of wireless Internet access from digital …
Several telecommunications companies hooked up with auto makers to provide in-vehicle wireless capabilities at last week’s 2000 Detroit Auto Show. General Motors Corp. is in talks with Bell Atlantic Corp. …
NEW YORK-At a recent conference of financial analysts, AT&T Chairman C. Michael Armstrong confirmed the company’s confidence in meeting its 1999 and 2000 financial targets. “Our strategy for growth is …
Brightpoint Inc. will continue as the exclusive distributor of Ericsson Mobile Phones in the United States, according to the company. The agreement extends Brightpoint’s distribution and sales of Ericsson wireless …
HELSINKI, Finland-Hoping to make e-commerce a little safer, Sonera SmartTrust Ltd. announced a deal with Gemplus to market a Global System for Mobile communications Subscriber Identity Module card that will …
WASHINGTON-SBC Communications Inc. has asked the Federal Communications Commission for permission to offer long-distance service in Texas. If its request is granted, SBC hopes to bundle wireless, local exchange, satellite …
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-Swedish airline SAS announced it has developed a flight reservation solution for Wireless Application Protocol phones. The service also provides access to the SAS timetable, flight status and details …
LONDON-The Radicchio initiative announced 16 new companies have joined the group, which hopes to set a Public Key Infrastructure standard for secure e-commerce transactions over wireless networks. The new members …
PALO ALTO, Calif.-Vicinity Corp. announced it joined Phone.com Inc.’s Alliance program.
